Halloween: it's one of the most fun nights of the year, with kids young and old donning fancy dress and revelling in a fierce fright or two.

This year, the day itself falls on a Tuesday, but there is plenty going on in Bristol on the weekend of October 27-29 and even earlier which will give you some seriously spooky jitters while being plenty of fun, of course.

Some of the great things you can get up to in Bristol this Halloween include pushing your nerves to the limit at the horror mazes at Fear at Avon Valley, murder mystery nights or ghost tours at one of the city's most haunted buildings.

If hitting the city's numerous bars, pubs and clubs for some boozy Halloween fun is more your thing, however, then there are also plenty of nights out taking place which are sure to be unforgettable.

These are our pick of Bristol's very finest Halloween events.

Fear at Avon Valley

It's one of Bristol's best-known Halloween attractions, and for good reason too - it's very well thought out and is heaps of fun. Prepare to push your nerves to the limit at the park's four horror mazes, with plenty of spooky surprises thrown in along the way for good measure.

Bristol Film Festival screenings in Redcliffe Caves

So you thought scary films were already tense enough? Try watching them in the creepy underground tunnels which lurk beneath Bristol's city streets.

When is it?

There are screenings of classic horrors, such as Pan's Labyrinth, The Hills Have Eyes and The Evil Dead taking place at various times from October 20-22. Visit the Bristol Film Festival website for more information.

Big Fish Little Fish's family Halloween rave

The last Big Fish Little Fish rave in Bristol

Don't let the kids stop you from raving this Halloween. There's a huge family fancy dress rave organised by the talented folk at Big Fish Little Fish taking place at Lakota this year, with some cracking DJs set to take to the decks on the day.

Bristol Zombie Walk

Zombies leave the Bear Pit during the Zombie Walk from College Green to Stokes Croft, Bristol

This increasingly-popular walk has been taking over Bristol's streets for the past 10 years - and it shows no signs of slowing down, despite being full of the undead. Organisers are hoping to smash the previous record of 3,000 zombies taking part.

Halloween Unfairground

Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier is usually a place packed full of family fun and laughter, but not anymore. It'll soon be the home of the terrifying Halloween Unfairground, which features six spooky scare zones packed full of scary rides and psychological wonders.

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It runs from October 26-28. Tickets are £12.50 per person if you book in advance, and they can be bought from the pier's website .

Fright Nights at Bristol Zoo Gardens

Bristol Zoo's Fright Nights are back for 2017.

This is the zoo like you've never seen it before. Visitors to its annual Fright Nights series will be able to enjoy (or endure) a spine-chilling film in the great outdoors, followed by a spooky night tour around the zoo's historic grounds.

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Pendulum at Pryzm

Pendulum have a huge worldwide following

No Halloween would be complete without a cracking night out or two, and 2017 is no exception. Drum 'n' bass legends Pendulum are playing a highly-anticipated DJ set at Bristol's Pryzm nightclub on Halloween itself, and it looks set to be pretty incredible.

DJ Jazzy Jeff at Motion

DJ Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith. (Image: Iris Honold/REX/Shutterstock)

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air star is hosting a huge 90s-themed party at Motion on Halloween, although he sadly won't be joined by Will Smith. It's still going to be one of the most fun nights Bristol has seen in a while, mind.

When is it?

October 31. Entry is £5 on the door.

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The Stoke Park ghost tour

The Dower House (Image: Harry Phillips)

The Dower House - or the 'big yellow house near the motorway', as it's better known - is rumoured to be one of the most haunted buildings in Bristol. If you're interested in finding out for yourself, you can take part in a one-off ghost tour led by Steve England, who knows the house better than just about anybody.

When is it?

October 28, from 7-10pm. Visit the event's Facebook page for more information.

Game of Thrones: March of the Dead Army

Game of Thrones is coming to Bristol (sort of)

This pub crawl, themed around the huge TV show, will see revellers battle with an impressive 10 bars as they make their way around Bristol. Anyone who fancies their chances is urged to dress up as a zombie - but armed with Game of Thrones props, of course.